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| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Wolf,Mehldau, is someone I’m only vaguely aware of. Are there any generally "straight ahead " jazz genre recordings you’d recommend as an introduction to him? I’m glad the 30 foot wide drum kit is excluded. Thanks, Charles | |
| Amps Atma-Sphere M-60 Mono blocks OTL design Ozzy, I'm interested in your findings with the Zeros due to mixed results I've read about. Your easily driven speakers could sound better without the transformers. Charles | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Frank,Good point about Sarah maintaining her voice late into her career, I feel the same about Mel Torme's voice longevity. Charles | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Hi Richmon, Thanks for the kind comments. I do not dislike Barber and I am familiar with her music. That’s why I acknowledged these preferences are nothing but personal. Don't know if you are familiar with or listen to Sarah Vaughan but here ar... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Hi Frank,Regarding Jay Hoggard I haven’t heard "Solar Power " but I’ll seek it out. Vibe with the Hammond B3 is usually a winning combination. His "Overview " recording is beautiful music that also recorded well, I believe that you’ll enjoy this o... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Kedoades,Frank is correct, I’m a huge fan of jazz vibraphonists. You can’t go wrong with any of Frank’s music/musician recommendations. Another very good Victor Feldman recording is "Merry Ole Soul" (he alternates between vibes and the piano). Som... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Wolf,As you're in the research stage another option is Roger Modjeski of Music Reference. I'm pretty certain he on request builds a SEP using the KT 150 and/or the KT 88.Charles | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Al,Your description of the F.W. amplifier electrical characteristics are on the mark. I mentioned those particular models as the ones that I'd be most interested in if considering solid state. Based on numerous feedback I've read the F.W. S.I.... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... If I were to venture into solid state again ( doubtful) the First Watt S.I.T.amplifiers would be at the top of the list then probably their F6 or F7 amplifiers. Wolf I believe that you’d really enjoy a good quality SE tube amplifier. Either direct... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Frank,Yes I believe that both would impress. Just depends on what type of sound you want, well executed class A/B push pull or class A single ended. Two audiogon members I really trust Brownsfan and Mikirob say that the Coincident Dynamo is excel... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... John,You gave the Had Inspire a honest chance. One thing I have observed, tube rolling won't rescue an inherently "too" compromised amplifier. It must have a solid foundation to begin with. Charles | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Frank,I’m sure the Huffman is a fine push pull amplifier (I trust your judgement). If Wolf however is interested in entering the world of lower power single ended I suggest that Canadian Coincident Dynamo MK II from Israel Blume. It is a SEP (el 3... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Al,I agree with your post, Dennis Had has proven success, yes. The problem is as you note when you attempt to cut cost. I’m not saying you need exotic premium transformers but they do need to be of reasonably high quality. Also wimpy power supply ... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... This is why the single ended amplifier experience can be a rousing success or a failure. The circuits are beautifully simple and use fewer parts. They can be ruined with the short comings mentioned above.Charles | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... If Dennis has improved those two vital factors then the amplifier could certainly be much improved.Power supply and output transformers are the last two areas I'd cut corners on.Charles |